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Miss Civilization by Richard Harding Davis
page 35 of 41 (85%)

(HARRY tries to hide the jewels with one hand, while he passes a
lady's watch to HATCH.)

HARRY:
(to ALICE)
That's YOUR watch. I'm sorry it has to go.

ALICE:
I'm not. It's the first time it ever did go. And, oh, thank you
for taking that big brooch. It's a gift of father's, so I had to
wear it, but it's so unbecoming.
(She listens covertly.)

HATCH:
Put your hat on them. Cover them up.
(HARRY partly covers jewels with his hat.

HATCH lifts a diamond necklace.)

ALICE:
I suppose you know your own business--but THAT IS PASTE.

HATCH:
Do you want to be gagged NOW?

ALICE:
Pardon me, of course you know what you want.
(Notices another necklace.)
Oh, that Mrs. Warren's necklace! So you called on her, too, did
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